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Lake Windermere


Lake Windermere
England
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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Newby Bridge Hotel $184 1.3 mi 2.1 km 3 of 5 stars
Swan Hotel $217 1.4 mi 2.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Boathouse Hotel $76 1.4 mi 2.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
The Knoll $189 1.4 mi 2.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Storrs Hall Hotel $341 4.4 mi 7.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
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restaurant Distance Rating
Revells Restaurant 1.2 mi 2.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
the masons arms 3.9 mi 6.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Restaurant at The West Vale Country House 5.4 mi 8.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
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The World of Beatrix Potter 6.5 mi 10.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Beatrix Potter Gallery 7.2 mi 11.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Lakeland Ltd. 7.9 mi 12.7 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Windermere” Fodors.com
“Gone with the Windermere” timesonline.co.uk / Times Newspapers Ltd.
“The Lake District: On Tour With The Strokes” Independent.co.uk
“Inspirational days out” Guardian Unlimited / The Observer
“A stroll by the lake” Doctor's Review
“Out of the bored room” telegraph.co.uk / Telegraph Media Group
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
Traveler Description:
More than ten miles in length, Windermere is England's largest lake that offers a wide variety of summer recreation including cruises, fishing... more » More than ten miles in length, Windermere is England's largest lake that offers a wide variety of summer recreation including cruises, fishing, boating, sailing and scuba diving. « less
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Attraction type: Lake
Activities: Wind-surfing, Sailing, Kayaking, Mountain biking, Swimming, Camping
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“Beautiful, loved it.”
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4 of 5 stars
Californianative03 18 contributions
San Diego
Jun 22, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Hi I'll start off as usual saying I just joined TA a few months ago I am now catching up with current and past trips I've taken so some might be based on a trip taken few years ago. My boyfriend (now my husband) took me to Lake Windermere in early fall 2002. He is British (since marriage now living... more

“Once great now spoiled”
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2 of 5 stars
marco_lancs 4 contributions
Manchester UK
May 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Just returned from a break in the Lakes and we decided to visit Lake Windermere as I had not been there since childhood. What a surprise to find how much it's changed. First surprise was having to park on the pay and display which charged us £5 for four hours. Undaunted we strolled towards the lake looking forward to the... more

“Stunning beauty”
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4 of 5 stars
PrestonTraveller 537 contributions
Jan 14, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The word 'Windermere' is Old Norse meaning 'Vinandr's lake', with 'mere' being Old English for lake. This is the largest natural lake in England. Its been one of the country’s most popular tourist destination since the mid 19th century when the Kendal and Windermere Railway built a branch line to it that bought in the crowds. Windermere is 10.5 miles... more

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